FINANCE COMMITTEE CORNER
Last Sunday $7,009 was received in the offertory baskets at Mass and $4,758 was received through WeShare, for a total of $11,767. Thank you for so generously giving to our regular collection. The second collection in support of Mission Sunday totaled $2,144.
COFFEE HOUR
Join us on Sunday, November 3rd, after all morning masses, for a special "Bring Your Favorite Pie" themed Coffee Hour.
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
Registration for our Sunday Religious Education Program for Children has reopened. Registration forms must be received by the Wednesday before your child's start date. Classes began September 8th. We gather for the 10:00 Family Mass followed by class instruction in the school.
Registration Packets are posted on the Religious Education web pages of our Parish website:www.blessedsacramentnyc.org/rel-ed
Paper copies are available at the rectory. If you need additional information please call Tina Silvestro at 212-877-3111 or email at [email protected]
Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA)
Thinking of becoming a Catholic? Are you Baptized Catholic but have not received Communion or Confirmation? Inquiry discussions for adults began on Monday, October 7at 6:30 pm. To register or seek information, please call Tina Silvestro at the parish office (212-877-3111) or email at [email protected].
CHRISTMAS CARD PHOTO CONTEST
Photographers of all ages and skill levels are invited to submit original photos that demonstrate the beauty of our church for Blessed Sacrament's 2nd annual Christmas Card Contest. Seasonal/holiday photos are preferred. Photo submissions are due by November 5th. To submit your photo, go to:
The winning photo will be featured on the front of our Christmas card and the winner will receive 2 complimentary boxes of our beautiful Christmas card. The Christmas season is quickly approaching. Please participate in this Christmas card fundraiser!
Spirit in Action is a group sponsored by the church of St. John the Baptist in New York City.It is a club for mature Catholics over 50 years of age who are interested in getting together for spiritual, cultural, and social activities.Members receive newsletters concerning upcoming events.If you are interested in joining, please call our Hotline: 212-560-2366 and leave a message after the beep.
2020 PASSION PLAY IN OBERAMMEGAU
Every 10 years since the 17th century the village of Oberammegau, in thanksgiving to God for being spared the plague, has performed a play depicting the Passion of Jesus. We are planning a 10-day pilgrimage: July 3 -12, 2020 which includes not only the Passion Play but several sites in Switzerland and Germany. All inclusive package pricing including round trip airfare from New York is $4,790.00 per person, sharing a twin room. Tickets are limited. If interested please contact the rectory. Brochures are available in the rectory
MEN OF CHARACTER IN TODAY'S WORLD
Men's Conference
November 2, 2019, 10:am - 5:00pm
$30 in advance
The theme of this year’s conference is Men of Character in Today's World. The day includes talks from His Eminence, Timothy Michael Cardinal Dolan; Joe Sweeney, New York Times best-selling author; and Ryan Holladay, pastor of Lower Manhattan Community Church (and the nephew of Pastor Rick Warren). The day will conclude with an anticipated Mass for Sunday at 4:00 PM.
Groups or individuals may register online at https://adnymensconference.eventbrite.com/
"Meditation is simply a way to enter into God's presence."
- John Main OBS, founder of World Community of Christian Meditation. This simple practice facilitated in the Christian traditions with Eastern comparative themes meets in the rectory on Wednesdays from 5:30 to 7pm. Pause in your day. Gain perspective Deepen your faith.
Contact [email protected]
Parish Mission
November 10 – 13 Fr. Jude Siciliano, OP and Sister Patricia, OP will be here to give us a Parish Mission. They will preach at all the Sunday Masses, have scripture-based discussion groups Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday mornings and preaching with rituals Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday evenings.
In observance of THE 800th ANNIVERSARY Year of the historic meeting between ST FRANCIS and the SULTAN of Egypt in 1219, Fr Patrick Ryan, S.J., will give a talk entitled "Catholic Encounters with Muslims : Francis of Assisi, Ignatius of Loyola, and Pope Francis". SUNDAY, November 3, 1:00 pm. Corpus Christi Church, 529 West 121 Street, Manhattan. In the Auditorium. Refreshments will be offered. Info: [email protected].
Parish Mission
November 10 – 13 Fr. Jude Siciliano, OP and Sister Patricia, OP will be here to give us a Parish Mission. They will preach at all the Sunday Masses, have scripture-based discussion groups Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday mornings and preaching with rituals Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday evenings.
In observance of THE 800th ANNIVERSARY Year of the historic meeting between ST FRANCIS and the SULTAN of Egypt in 1219, Fr Patrick Ryan, S.J., will give a talk entitled "Catholic Encounters with Muslims : Francis of Assisi, Ignatius of Loyola, and Pope Francis". SUNDAY, November 3, 1:00 pm. Corpus Christi Church, 529 West 121 Street, Manhattan. In the Auditorium. Refreshments will be offered. Info: [email protected]
UPCOMING CONCERT
Piano students of Parishioner Massimiliano Facchini will give a recital in the church on the afternoon of Sunday, November 24 at 2:15 pm. Music of Chopin, Rachmaninoff, Scarlatti, Kachaturian, and Prokofieff will be played. The concert is free of charge and all are invited to attend.